While many of us are believers in the old idea of “retail therapy,” or shopping to overcome stress, break-ups, work issues etc. a new study reveals that toxic chemicals on store receipts may actually pose a danger to your health. The toxic chemical responsible for this news is bisphenol A (more commonly known as BPA). … Continue reading Store Receipts: The Latest Toxin to Avoid? →

By Emily Murray It comes as no surprise these days that soda is not healthy. Even for those drinking the diet versions, blood sugar is known to still spike from the artificial sweeteners, which can lead to sugary sweet cravings and snacking. Regardless of this insight, soda continues to be largely consumed by the teenage … Continue reading New Tactic for Getting Kids off the Soda Bandwagon →

By Emily Murray An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so the adage goes, but in light of new research perhaps we should be taking a closer look at morphing to a Mediterranean diet. Researchers studied the impact of a Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, on heart health and discovered that this … Continue reading Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Heart Disease →

By Emily Murray A new study revealed some surprising new information about lung cancer – apparently it can remain dormant for more than 20 years before becoming an issue. When it does become triggered however the damage can be substantial. Researchers conducted a review of the lung cancer from seven different patients (some were smokers, … Continue reading Study Finds Lung Cancer May be Dormant for Over 2 Decades →

By Emily Murray Anyone who has been to the doctor and been prescribed antibiotics knows the deal – ‘even if you begin feeling better, be sure to take all your pills.’ Do you always follow this direction? If not, you are putting yourself at a greater risk for developing a potentially fatal antibiotic resistant infection … Continue reading Antibiotics Overused in U.S. Hospitals – What This Means for You →

By Emily Murray Women with breast cancer may want to rethink their diet if it includes soy products. In the September issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, new research reveals that in certain women with the disease, soy consumption could increase the activity of genes linked the growth of breast cancer. Some of … Continue reading Soy: Should Women With Breast Cancer Avoid it? →

By Emily Murray While this may sound like a cruel prank, scientists have begun tripping seniors for research that could be used to help prevent future falls. Don’t worry, no one is in actual danger of being hurt! The idea behind the study was to see if researchers could learn more about falls (a problem … Continue reading New Study Involves…Tripping Seniors? →

By Emily Murray Summertime means lots of travel…and for those of us who have ever been next to someone who has been coughing non-stop on a flight, that means potential exposure to lots of germs. While it may be uncomfortable to sit next to someone who is ill, a recent article by TIME points out … Continue reading Getting Sick From Other Airline Passengers is Not as Common as You Think →

By Emily Murray Surviving breast cancer is an amazing accomplishment. Once a woman is in remission, the next few years of checkups are vital to be sure that another tumor doesn’t form. A new study may offer insight on one way women can reduce their risks of receiving another frightening diagnosis. For women who are overweight or obese … Continue reading Aspirin May Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence in Some Women →